Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEN Support)

Vacancy for Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEN Support) Orton Wistow Primary School Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Point 5 £16,330 (Annual Salary) £25,583 (FTE) Hours: 27.5 Hours a Week Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm including a 1 hour break. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work within our Alternative Provision (AP) room, supporting a small group of children with complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join a committed and supportive team who are passionate about providing the very best outcomes for our children. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence, and regulate their emotions within a nurturing and structured environment. We are looking for someone who is patient, adaptable and proactive, with a strong understanding of how to support children with complex needs. Experience of working with children with additional and/or complex needs is essential. In return, you will be part of a collaborative and caring team, where staff wellbeing and professional development are valued, and where every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of our pupils. The ideal candidate Holds a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language. Understands how children learn. Is skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners. Has excellent communication skills and is able to develop and sustain positive relationships with pupils. About Orton Wistow Primary School - Our PRIDE code (Polite, Respect, Independence, Do Your Best and Everybody Matters) underpins everything we do at Orton Wistow Primary School. It is these values that ensure our pupils become well-rounded citizens who will go on to make a positive contribution to society. Along with our Learning Tools (Responsibility, Resilience, Perseverance, Concentration and Teamwork) we instil in our pupils a love of learning that they will take with them into the future. The safety, support, happiness and education of the children who attend our school are our priorities. We continue to build on our success each year, never standing still and always looking for what will make a positive difference for our pupils. Our curriculum reflects the needs of our learners and has been developed by the experienced and passionate staff that work here. We focus on the key knowledge, skills, understanding and vocabulary the children will need in each subject, building on the previous year’s learning as they move through the school. The amazing community and dedication from all groups associated with the school - staff, governors, parents and the pupils - contribute to our aim of developing the whole child within and beyond the curriculum. We work together to motivate our learners, always encouraging